Training film for the U.S. army, on the steps needed before the inflation of the barrage balloon. from grounding mat, and unloading and unpacking procedures, Tie down procedures for the handling and mooring lines. Safety procedures for preparing the gas cylinders. Sound, B&W

Watch the inflation of a barrage balloon and the procedures performed, adjustments of mooring lines, and weights. Including the attachment of the flying cable. Sound, B&W

Raising the balloon from the deck, detailed instruction for the 10-man crew on the procedure for launching the balloon, use of the winch.

Five-man crew demonstrates the proper procedure for tail line mooring, starting with attaching the pyramid cables, and extra leg for storm winds.

Launching procedure from tail line moored position by five-man crew.